We need to hear from you!!! As we continue to navigate the aftermath of the recent wildfire, we want to assure you that our chamber is committed to providing support to our affected members. We understand that many of you have faced significant challenges, and we are eager to lend a helping hand.To better understand the needs of our chamber members and the community, we kindly request that you share your experiences and concerns with us. We would like to gather information on how we can be of assistance, whether it’s providing resources, facilitating connections, or offering other forms of support.

Your input will be shared with the San Gabriel Valley Association of Chamber Executives (VACE), and your collective voice will help inform our efforts to advocate for the needs of our community.

From the Office of Rep. Judy Chu:

If you live or run a business in Los Angeles County that was affected by January's wildfires, you may qualify for a tax extension.

FEDERAL TAXES

The IRS is extending deadlines to file and pay certain taxes. Any tax deadlines between January 7, 2025, and October 15, 2025, are now postponed to October 15, 2025 — giving you more time to get caught up.

To learn more please visit: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-announces-tax-relief-for-taxpayers-impacted-by-wildfires-in-california-various-deadlines-postponed-to-oct-15 

CALIFORNIA TAXES 

You automatically get 6 extra months to file your tax return — but you still need to file by October 15, 2025, to avoid late filing penalties. An extension to file is not an extension to pay. You still need to pay any taxes you owe by April 15, 2025, to avoid penalties and interest.

To learn more please visit: https://www.ftb.ca.gov/file/when-to-file/extension-to-file.html  

Doordash's Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund provides $10,000 grants to restaurants affected by disasters. 

DoorDash, in partnership with Hello Alice, has started the Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund to provide grants and resources to local restaurants across the United States and Puerto Rico affected by natural disasters. https://merchants.doordash.com/en-us/about/disaster-relief-fund

Small businesses are the center of local economies, yet nearly 40% of small businesses are unable to reopen following a disaster, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Disaster can occur at a moment's notice and access to capital is crucial to helping a restaurant rebuild their business following a disaster. Applications are open for the Spring funding round now through June 20, 2025 at 6pm ET. To be eligible, your restaurant must be experiencing hardship due to a state, tribal, or federally-declared natural or infrastructure disaster that occurred within the last 12 months, operate a brick-and-mortar location that has been open for at least six months and have a demonstrated need with a clear plan for use of funds. A partnership with DoorDash is not required. For a full list of eligibility criteria, please see the Terms and Conditions. Questions? See the FAQs. This grant is only intended to cover expenses incurred due to a natural disaster(s). COVID-19 related damages are not eligible.

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